U.S. To Meet Iroquois Nationals In Semifinals

Perth, Australia (July 11) —-The United States will meet the Iroquois Nationals in the semfinal round on the International Lacrosse Federation World Championship on July 12. The Iroquois Nationals advanced to the semifinals by defeating Japan 19-14 in overtime. The United States went 4-0 in pool play (Blue Division), including a 22-6 win over the Iroquois Nationals, and is the top seed for the semifinals.

In the only other game on Thursday, Wales defeated Korea 19-10 in a cross-division game. Wales finished sxith in the Red Division and Korea was the top finisher in the Green Division among ILF member nations.

The complete schedule for July 12 follows:

Consolation Bracket

Czech Republic vs. Wales, 11 a.m.
England vs. Scotland, 11 a.m.
Germany vs. Japan, 2 p.m.
Sweden bye

Championship Bracket
United States vs. Iroquois Nationals, 5 p.m.
Canada vs. Australia, 8 p.m.

* All times are Australian times (12 hours ahead of U.S. Eastern time).

2002 US Men's Team
Schedule

7/6 - U.S. 22, Iroquois 6

7/7 - U.S. 22, Australia 7

7/9 - U.S.14, Canada 9

7/10 - U.S. 21, England 3

7/12 - Semifinals
vs. Iroquois Nationals

7/14 - Championship game

Related Links

• 2002 U.S. Men's Team

• 2002 ILF World Championship

• Coach Emmer's Diary

• U.S. Team Stats